The Vic Theater
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The Victoria Theatre, best known as The Vic Theatre is a musical venue located in Chicago, Illinois. The Vic Theatre can easily accommodate 1,400 people, with seating for 1,000.
The Vic Theatre, designed by architect
John E.O. Pridmore, opened in 1912 as the Victoria Theatre. It took three years to build the luxurious five-story vaudeville house.
When not showcasing live music, the Vic opens its doors as the Brew & View, a second-run movie theatre.
Papa Roach
recorded Live & Murderous In Chicago, a DVD
of their live performance
at the Vic.
Bill Hicks
recorded an HBO special, One Night Stand, at the Vic in 1991.
Jim Gaffigan
's Beyond the Pale
CD, DVD and TV special were recorded at the Vic in 2006.
Wilco
recorded Kicking Television: Live in Chicago
at the Vic in May 2005.
The Vic Theatre, designed by architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
John E.O. Pridmore, opened in 1912 as the Victoria Theatre. It took three years to build the luxurious five-story vaudeville house.
When not showcasing live music, the Vic opens its doors as the Brew & View, a second-run movie theatre.
Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
recorded Live & Murderous In Chicago, a DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
of their live performance
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
at the Vic.
Bill Hicks
Bill Hicks
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy, and personal issues. Hicks' material was often controversial and steeped in dark comedy...
recorded an HBO special, One Night Stand, at the Vic in 1991.
Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
James Christopher "Jim" Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian and actor.-Early life:Gaffigan was born in Chesterton, Indiana and attended La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana. He is the youngest of six children and often jokes about growing up in a large family. He attended one year at...
's Beyond the Pale
Beyond the Pale (Jim Gaffigan album)
Beyond the Pale is the sixth album released by American stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan.-CD Release:The album was released on February 7, 2006, by Comedy Central Records, and was also released with the same title on DVD...
CD, DVD and TV special were recorded at the Vic in 2006.
Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
recorded Kicking Television: Live in Chicago
Kicking Television: Live in Chicago
Kicking Television: Live in Chicago is a live album by Chicago alternative rock band Wilco, released on November 15, 2005 by Nonesuch Records. The album consists of material from four live shows at Chicago's Vic Theater recorded May 4, 2005 to May 7, 2005. Although the band filmed the concerts,...
at the Vic in May 2005.